Rapid Response Registered Nurse (#254-23)

Are you an experienced registered nurse seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place.

As a Registered Nurse, Rapid Response (Temporary, Full-Time, Status: Immediately to April 30, 2025; Location: Espanola), the position focuses on the care during transition from acute care to home care for eligible complex/chronic adults and medically fragile children.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• Provides the first in-home nursing visit within twenty-four (24) hours of hospital discharge for patients with complex/chronic diseases including CHF, COPD, Diabetes or other;
• Completes a clinical, problem-based head to toe assessment;
• Confirms the patient’s hospital discharge plan;
• Performs medication reconciliation for patient and reviews medication protocol with patient and caregiver;
• Utilizes a "teach back" approach to help the patient and family understand the care plan, treatments, symptom management, and when/who to ask for help;
• Initiates communication with the patient's primary care provider, and ensures follow up with primary care within seven (7) days;
• Refers to longer-term community programs through the Care Coordinator as required, once goals of Rapid Response program are met.

What must you have?

• Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario;
• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience working as a Registered Nurse;
• Recent and relevant experience providing direct (hands-on) nursing care within the areas of Paediatrics, Chronic Disease Management, Medicine or Cardiology. Preference will be given to experience within the last 2-3 years;
• Certificate in Geriatric Nursing (GNC) or Certified Nurse in Critical Care Pediatrics (CNCCP) an asset;
• Superior clinical assessment skills;
• Ability to provide quality clinical service delivery in conjunction with patients and other stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently;
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills;
• Ability to provide health coaching and disease-specific education to patients;
• Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential;
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle, as travel to patient homes will be required;
• Valid Emergency First Aid Certification.
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date.

What would give you the edge?

• Experience working with diverse patient groups, e.g., multicultural, homeless, palliative, acquired brain injury (ABI), mental health, geriatrics, pediatrics
• Case management experience or recent related community experience
• Ability to speak French or another second language

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer: ​

• Attractive comprehensive compensation packages and benefits​
• Hourly wage of $41.29 to $51.13 as per the ONA Collective Agreement
• Valuable development opportunities​
• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.